Simvastatin
(Zocor) is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat
intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your
blood. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a
process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen
supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood
level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (chest
pain), strokes, and heart attacks.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
Tablets
Chemical Name: SIMVASTATIN ( SIM-va-stat-in)
Possible Uses of This Medication
This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower cholesterol and
triglyceride levels in your blood or to raise HDL levels. More
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Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you
are taking. More
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How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine
may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. More
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Cautions
FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. More
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Possible side effects
NO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED with the proper use of this medicine.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience muscle pain, tenderness,
or weakness, especially if associated with fever and a general feeling of discomfort;
rash; yellow skin or eyes; or unusual bleeding or bruising. More
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Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job.Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without
a prescription.
Missed Dose
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the
missed dose if you remember the same day. More
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Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. More
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Other Information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. More
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